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Samsung launches AI heat pump to cut New Zealand bills

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Samsung rolls out AI Smart GEO WindFree Heat Pump in New Zealand, offering app-based controls and energy tracking as households brace for winter costs.
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Daikin opens NZ hub reusing refrigerant to cut emissions

Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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Daikin opens Christchurch hub using reclaimed refrigerant in its own systems, cutting emissions and tightening NZ HVAC supply chains.
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A-Gas recovers 73,000 lbs R410A at data centre, cutting CO2e

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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A-Gas Rapid Recovery reclaimed 73,000 lbs of refrigerant R410A at a major data centre, preventing over 70,000 tons of CO2e emissions during peak summer heat.
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Climate risks threaten 27% of global data centres by 2050

Sat, 12th Jul 2025
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Climate change threats could place 27% of global data centres at high or moderate risk by 2050, raising insurance costs and risking digital infrastructure.
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State-owned carbon footprints: The missing link in climate accounting

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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State-owned companies, not investor-owned firms, accounted for 52% of fossil fuel emissions in 2023, exposing a climate accountability gap.
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TV & video streaming emissions double airline industry

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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The TV and video streaming industry is now responsible for 4% of global emissions, with 1.75 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent produced annually, a report reveals.
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First digital tool to help reduce commuter carbon emissions

Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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Transportation planning company Abley has developed the first digital tool to help reduce carbon emissions generated by commuters.
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Infosys report: Use of data for sustainability

Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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Corporate sector leading sustainability efforts, using data to improve practices, according to Infosys. (110 characters).
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Geotab?

Mon, 29th Nov 2021
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Geotab, a global player in IoT and connected vehicle space, discusses its innovation, work on EVs, and efforts to fight climate change in APAC.
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How Epson makes CSR more than a buzzword

Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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After being named in the FTSE4Good Index yet again, the company has outlined how it makes social responsibility a core tenant of its vision.
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Climate change: getting warmer...

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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The UN climate change conference in Cancun marks a new beginning, with agreements on funding and clean energy.
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Mobile computing & the green strategy

Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Reducing travel by greater use of mobile applications is a sound move for reducing costs, and your carbon footprint.
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Getting warmer?

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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On December 7th, representatives of 192 countries will meet in Copenhagen to try to reach consensus on climate change.
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What do toxic waterways have to do with your business?

Fri, 1st May 2009
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Green IT and its importance in reducing electronic waste and combating climate change are explored in this article by IT Brief.
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The perfect storm for teleworking

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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Now is the time to do what you've talked about for ages – take a look at your unsustainable travel policies and do the sums.